Generalized periodic EEG activity in two cases of neurosyphilis

Generalized periodic EEG activity in two cases of neurosyphilis

Neurosyphilis is a recognized cause of epileptic seizures and cognitive impairment, but is not usually associated with the finding of generalized periodic activity in the EEG. We report two similar cases characterized by progressive cognitive impairment followed by partial complex seizures, in whom...

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Main Authors: Anghinah Renato, Camargo Érica C.S., Braga Nádia I., Waksman Simone, Nitrini Ricardo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Neurologia (ABNEURO) 2006-01-01
Series:Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
Subjects:
neurosyphilis
EEG
generalized periodic activity
cognitive impairment
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-282X2006000100025

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